INTRODUCTION
Richard Peters with his brother Robert carried on the family business of dealing in general antiques in the early 1980’s. We developed a fascination for Chinese ceramics and works of art soon after and realised that to enhance our understanding of this field, we should attend the major auctions in Hong Kong where the finest of the finest have always been offered to the market.
Over the last three decades we regularly viewed these major sales, to develop our understanding and appreciation of the finest Chinese ceramics and works of art.
Our passion developed studying Ming and Ching ceramics as well as objects of art. This part of the market has seen dramatic price increases the last three decades, especially for the high end Imperial Ming and Ching wares.
There is however a recent price surge in late pieces, particularly rarities from the Daoguang period 1821 – 1850 and Republic period.
Richard Peters has the know how to show clients the appreciation of a worthy investment, understanding and appreciating the sophistication of a fine piece,
Purchasing from Richard is an honest and trustworthy experience, that can be built on for the future.
WHAT MAKES A WORTHY INVESTMENT
This is not an easy answer because it’s not one thing, it’s a combination when applied together builds a giant of an object.
MY EVALUATION OF THIS IS AS FOLLOWS
CONDITION
A large percentage of a value depends on condition, there are very few objects that have come onto the market, that are highly valuable with serious damage, this includes the potting of an object whether warped or misshapen.
SHAPE
A rare shape enhances an object, every collector wants a rarity that few others have.
COLOUR
The strength of colour and precision of colour applied is very desirable, understanding the combinations that make an object rare is a major matter of importance.
QUALITY
Understanding the rarity of decoration from the good, bad and indifferent. That desirability is paramount when combined with the above.
THE IMPERIAL MARK
Everyone loves a great mark on a great pot, understanding how good a mark is drawn or incised is a study in itself.
OVERALL VIEW
While every dynasty has its own style of decoration, shape and colour. The above five evaluations makes a fine investment when purchasing the ultimate in Chinese art. It is not easy to find all five combinations but as less and less genuine items come onto the market some minor defects have become acceptable if one wants to build a varied collection of Chinese art. A valuation can be reached at almost any condition but to be proud of what you own try to buy the pieces with the least problems.
All enquiries are most welcome. Richard is at your service to offer advice wether your interested in one piece, or want a guiding hand building a worthy investment in Fine Ming and Ching Ceramics and works of art.
Richard Peters
